Group of guinea pigs spotted on Jersey north coast
A surprising discovery along the northern coastline of Jersey has left animal rescuers puzzled: a group of guinea pigs was spotted roaming freely near the cliffs. The unusual sighting occurred…
Short films made from brain activity of mice aim to show how they see world
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking technique that allows them to reconstruct short movie clips based on the brain activity of mice. The work offers a rare glimpse into how animals…
Lab mice that ‘touch grass’ are less anxious β and that highlights a big problem in rodent research
A new study suggests that mice raised in more natural, outdoor environments behave very differently from their caged laboratory counterparts β and that difference could have major implications for medical…
Scientists find genetic ‘switch’ in mice that turns caring dads into violent brutes
A new study suggests that flipping a single gene in the brain can transform devoted dads into aggressive attackers β at least in African striped mice. But the gene doesnβt…
Three baby capybaras that are “stealing hearts” at a Kent wildlife park have been named Colin, Clive and Cuthbert.
Three baby capybaras are winning over visitors at a wildlife park in Kent, England, after being given the charming names Colin, Clive and Cuthbert. The cuddly trio, born in October,…
Woman Sees White Ball Of Fur On Side Of The Road And Immediately Pulls Over
How did he get there?! Kayla Clark was driving down a quiet Texas back road when something small and white caught her eye along the shoulder. Unsure of what sheβd…
Firefighters Pull Charred Cage From Burning Home And Find A Tiny Survivor
βItβs really a miracleβ π² Liana Lopez was finishing a shift at her neighborhood YMCA last month when her phone buzzed with an alarming message. Without hesitation, she grabbed her…
βLostβ giant rat found alive in Papua mountains after 30 years
Giant βLostβ Rodent Rediscovered in Papua New Guinea After 30 Years After half a year trekking through the remote, misty mountains of New Guinea, Czech biologist FrantiΕ‘ek VejmΔlka has made…
The viral ‘Chicago Rat Hole’ wasn’t actually made by a rat, scientists claim
After researching the rodent indent, scientists are over 98% sure it came from a squirrel. A curious sidewalk mark in Chicago β once believed to be the outline of a…
Researchers Snap ‘Family Portrait’ Of Rare Animals Unseen For 150 Years
βIt definitely made our day β¦β Family Found! Once-Extinct Bandicoots Spotted Thriving in the Wild At the Pilliga State Conservation Area in New South Wales, Australia, an incredible wildlife comeback…